Meet Anchovy.
Source listing notes: barn cat
Dalzell, IL · 2 years 5 months · Tabby
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In the shelter’s words
Anchovy is about two years old as of February 2026. His situation is a bit complicated, and he's spent most of his life in rescue. He was trapped as an older kitten with the intent of socializing for adoption. Unfortunately, his foster was unable to spend the time required to work with him, so he either needed to go back outside or be moved to a different foster. Cold weather was already here, so the decision was made to move him to a different foster. He's still quite fearful, but is very motivated by food. When he was confined to a cage, he learned to enjoy pets. Now that he has the run of the house, he's not easy to catch. At this point, he will likely never be a cuddly house cat. He loves other cats, and his behavior is much more relaxed when he's with his cat friends. At this point, we are looking for a safe option for him, because his foster mom is very ill and he cannot stay long term. If you are either an incredible person who wants to give this boy a home despite his fear, or if you have a very safe shop, barn, etc, please apply here! safehousepets.org
Outside the kennel
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RescueGroups record ID: 20783011
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Shelter-listed fee: 75.00
Our adoption fee is $75 for kittens, $50 for adults, or $25 for senior cats. We have an online application, and will check vet reference. Our contract states the owner will not declaw, cat will be kept indoors, and will be returned to Safe House if owner cannot keep.
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What this home needs
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other dogs · cats · children · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.
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Anchovy
Currently listed by the shelter
Cat · 2 years 5 months · Tabby · Male
Safe House Animal Rescue League via RescueGroups.org
Dalzell, IL
Listed since — listing date, not shelter intake.
RescueGroups record ID: 20783011
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Shelter-listed fee: 75.00
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Adoption information:
https://www.safehousepets.org/
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Printed reference prepared
goodmorph.com/pets/f547df0b-f79a-4117-80eb-210343f6e11f